SOPORЕ, Sept 30: Sopore Police on Wednesday organised a cyber awareness programme at Government Women’s College, Sopore, as part of the J&K Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C) outreach initiative aimed at educating students about online safety and emerging cyber threats.
More than 300 students and faculty members participated in the programme.
Prof. Zubair Masoodi, IT Professor and Nodal Officer, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), and Inspector Imtiyaz Ahmad, Station House Officer of Cyber Police Station Sopore, conducted sessions on emerging cybercrime trends and measures to prevent online fraud.
The participants were briefed on cybercrimes targeting women, online financial frauds, job scams, digital arrest scams, fraudulent loan and dating applications, OTP-related frauds and malicious links. They were also informed about cybercrime reporting mechanisms and the importance of promptly reporting incidents of online fraud.
The programme concluded with an interactive session during which students raised questions on cyber safety and digital security.
Police officials said similar awareness programmes would continue to be organised to promote responsible use of digital platforms and enhance awareness about cyber threats among students and youth.
